CDL · Hazardous materials
You are about to load or unload explosives. When you inspect the cargo space, which of these should you look for?
Correct answer: All of these are correct.
Answer options
- AProtruding nails, broken floorboards, or damaged side panels
- BCargo heaters that have not been disabled
- CAll of these are correct Correct
Why
Shut the engine off first, then examine the cargo area: cargo heaters must be disabled, and you should look for broken floor boards, damaged side panels, and sharp points such as nails, bolts, or screws that could damage the packages.
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Topic: Hazardous materials License: CDL
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